Use the Values in the Table to Calculate Activity Durations

question 100

Essay

Use the values in the table to calculate activity durations and variances for the project.Which path is critical? How closely should the other path be watched and why?
$$\begin{array} { | l | l | l | l | l | } \hline \text { Activity } & \text { Predecessor } & \text { Optimistic } & \text { Likely } & \text { Pessimistic } \\\hline \text { A } & - & 4 & 6 & 10 \\\hline \text { B } & \text { A } & 2 & 5 & 8 \\\hline \text { D } & \text { A } & 6 & 7 & 9 \\\hline \text { E } & \text { B } & 3 & 9 & 20 \\\hline \text { F } & \text { C } & 7 & 9 & 11 \\\hline\end{array}$$

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Definitions:

Bonds Payable

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Credit Cash

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Bond Interest Expense

The cost incurred by an issuer of bonds for the interest required to be paid to bondholders.

Contract Rate

The agreed-upon rate of interest or payment terms specified within a financial contract or agreement.